cenar
to have dinner
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/θeˈnaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Dinner in Spain is late by international standards — 9 to 10 PM is normal. Cenar can mean eating at home or going out. A common couple's question is '¿Cenamos fuera o en casa?' (Shall we eat out or at home?). Spanish dining culture means restaurants don't fill up until 9:30-10 PM, which shocks many foreign visitors.
📝 Example Sentences
¿A qué hora quieres cenar esta noche?
What time do you want to have dinner tonight?
Cenamos fuera para celebrar nuestro aniversario.
We went out for dinner to celebrate our anniversary.
No me gusta cenar muy tarde entre semana.
I don't like having dinner very late on weekdays.